What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 202 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Andy4639 · 02-23-2017, 05:59 PM

Mine blew out while driving it. Be carefull with it. You want have hardly any brakes if it blows out...ask me how I know.

Andy4639 · 02-23-2017, 08:10 PM

Late model rear view mirror installed in the ramp truck. Has the C&T in it. Glued to the new windshield.

toolboxchev · 02-24-2017, 12:00 PM

Love it Andy, I did some work on mine yesterday, the stupid thing still aint working, will post pics when I figure it out!

bean · 02-24-2017, 12:19 PM

Andy
What did that mirror come out of?

bean · 02-24-2017, 12:20 PM

Andy
What did that mirror come out of?

Andy4639 · 02-24-2017, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bean

Andy
What did that mirror come out of?

I try and get them out of 2007-12 GM trucks. I have two more complete units.

toolboxchev,
you talking about a mirror not working?

If so what's the problem? I have all the diagrams for the different hook ups. The wiring is basic but the connectors are a little different depending on the models.
I have also found some sensor want read right with some of the mirrors I have.

**ohboy321** · 02-24-2017, 04:57 PM

NH temps have been in the mid 60's, so I got motivated to work on the truck today.

I replaced my steering gear last summer, but the steering was getting sloppy again by fall. I then garaged it for the winter.

Today I hooked up a rope to the steering wheel so I could move it back and forth while underneath. I found that all 4 bolts on the steering gear were loose and it was moving up and down when I turned the wheel. 1 bolt had backed out about 1/2 and inch.

I replaced all 4 bolts and lock washers and torqued them to spec. I will keep a closer I on it when driving season returns in April.

I also replaced the center Yankee 77 marker light with a better one I picked up last fall.

**ohboy321** · 02-24-2017, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firedemon

use red locktight too

Thanks Firedemon, I thought about it but wasn't sure. I will now do that based on your suggestion.

Metaldoc · 02-24-2017, 08:42 PM

New speaker box and storage access to each corner. Door panel ribs all line up.

kilrcady · 02-24-2017, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firedemon

a little color

nice color

ghalperin · 02-24-2017, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohboy321

Thanks Firedemon, I thought about it but wasn't sure. I will now do that based on your suggestion.

You should check your frame for cracks at the bolt holes. They tend to crack when the bolts are loose.

**ohboy321** · 02-24-2017, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghalperin

You should check your frame for cracks at the bolt holes. They tend to crack when the bolts are loose.

The frame looks fine, but I am wondering if the bolt holes are out of round from things moving around. One of the bolts I replaced looked like it was beat up by side to side movement.

toolboxchev · 02-25-2017, 12:12 AM

Did a little fabrication and wound up with this...

66clow · 02-25-2017, 05:45 PM

Went to a car show and then took the c10 to the sea and rode my monster bike.

OregonNed · 02-25-2017, 07:17 PM

A nice day for once so I pulled into the car port and put in my restored hood hinges. Nice to get some good, firm hinges in.

66clow · 02-25-2017, 07:30 PM

How did you restore them? Just paint or were they repaired?

dean_greenbean · 02-25-2017, 07:42 PM

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Restored my grille.

OregonNed · 02-25-2017, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66clow

How did you restore them? Just paint or were they repaired?

I bought the set all refurbished and powder coated on EBay

mud.man.rj · 02-26-2017, 12:11 AM

Firedemon, engine looks nice, so with alt on drivers side does that make it no power steering then.
Mudman.

NoStopN · 02-26-2017, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonNed

A nice day for once so I pulled into the car port and put in my restored hood hinges. Nice to get some good, firm hinges in.

Nice to know that I'm not the only person using ratchet straps to hold body parts up where they can be worked on.

Nomadicflyer · 02-26-2017, 11:47 AM

I finished paint on the cab, last night. This green is so translucent, it took 8 coats over the repaired/primed areas. 6 coats of clear. PPG shopline. For me, this is a huge milestone.

427Carl · 02-26-2017, 11:50 AM

Nice job love the green

**BC10** · 02-26-2017, 12:28 PM

Inspiring and beautiful.
I keep going back and forth and either painting mine in the garage, or just sending it to paint prison in a shop.

Nomadicflyer · 02-26-2017, 12:39 PM

I was kinda forced into doing it myself. I couldn't find a shop that would do it (they all want the insurance jobs), the help I did find didn't work out so well. So, if you want something done....

What a humbling experience. I think I made every mistake in the book, and then started writing my own chapter! For me, if I could have had someone work with me, steer me on the righteous path, it would have been a pleasant experience. Unfortunately I only had help here and there, lots of reading and youtube, a warchest for tools and supplies.

Thanks for the compliments! I take motivation wherever I can. Here's where we started:

Nomadicflyer · 02-26-2017, 12:42 PM

Dean Greenbean:
Nice job, brother. I've got cracks in the plastic insert, did you have any to fix?

02-23-2017, 05:59 PM	#5026
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Mine blew out while driving it. Be carefull with it. You want have hardly any brakes if it blows out...ask me how I know. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-23-2017, 08:10 PM	#5027
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Late model rear view mirror installed in the ramp truck. Has the C&T in it. Glued to the new windshield. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-24-2017, 12:00 PM	#5028
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Love it Andy, I did some work on mine yesterday, the stupid thing still aint working, will post pics when I figure it out!

02-24-2017, 12:19 PM	#5029
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Andy What did that mirror come out of?

02-24-2017, 12:20 PM	#5030
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Andy What did that mirror come out of?

02-24-2017, 04:57 PM	#5032
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 284	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II NH temps have been in the mid 60's, so I got motivated to work on the truck today. I replaced my steering gear last summer, but the steering was getting sloppy again by fall. I then garaged it for the winter. Today I hooked up a rope to the steering wheel so I could move it back and forth while underneath. I found that all 4 bolts on the steering gear were loose and it was moving up and down when I turned the wheel. 1 bolt had backed out about 1/2 and inch. I replaced all 4 bolts and lock washers and torqued them to spec. I will keep a closer I on it when driving season returns in April. I also replaced the center Yankee 77 marker light with a better one I picked up last fall. Attached Images

02-24-2017, 08:42 PM	#5034
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New speaker box and storage access to each corner. Door panel ribs all line up. Attached Images

02-25-2017, 12:12 AM	#5038
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Did a little fabrication and wound up with this... Attached Images Last edited by toolboxchev; 02-25-2017 at 12:14 AM. Reason: Because I am!

02-25-2017, 05:45 PM	#5039
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 873	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went to a car show and then took the c10 to the sea and rode my monster bike.

02-25-2017, 07:17 PM	#5040
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II A nice day for once so I pulled into the car port and put in my restored hood hinges. Nice to get some good, firm hinges in. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

02-25-2017, 07:30 PM	#5041
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 873	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II How did you restore them? Just paint or were they repaired?

02-25-2017, 07:42 PM	#5042
dean_greenbean Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Reamstown, PA Posts: 4	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II [ATTACH]1626389[/ATTACH Restored my grille. Attached Images

02-26-2017, 12:11 AM	#5044
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Firedemon, engine looks nice, so with alt on drivers side does that make it no power steering then. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

02-26-2017, 11:47 AM	#5046
Nomadicflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finished paint on the cab, last night. This green is so translucent, it took 8 coats over the repaired/primed areas. 6 coats of clear. PPG shopline. For me, this is a huge milestone. Attached Images

02-26-2017, 11:50 AM	#5047
427Carl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Clinton On. Canada Posts: 52	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nice job love the green __________________ 88 Suburban Silverado (original 48,000mi) 99 GMC Z71 stepside 01 GMC 2500HD crew (Texas truck) 07 Chevrolet Suburban LT 84 Chevrolet S10 short box 355 V8



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02-26-2017, 12:28 PM	#5048
BC10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 493	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Inspiring and beautiful. I keep going back and forth and either painting mine in the garage, or just sending it to paint prison in a shop.

02-26-2017, 12:39 PM	#5049
Nomadicflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I was kinda forced into doing it myself. I couldn't find a shop that would do it (they all want the insurance jobs), the help I did find didn't work out so well. So, if you want something done.... What a humbling experience. I think I made every mistake in the book, and then started writing my own chapter! For me, if I could have had someone work with me, steer me on the righteous path, it would have been a pleasant experience. Unfortunately I only had help here and there, lots of reading and youtube, a warchest for tools and supplies. Thanks for the compliments! I take motivation wherever I can. Here's where we started: Attached Images

02-26-2017, 12:42 PM	#5050
Nomadicflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Dean Greenbean: Nice job, brother. I've got cracks in the plastic insert, did you have any to fix?

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